Bidspirit auction | Attributed to Agostino Tassi (Perugia,

Attributed to Agostino Tassi (Perugia, 1578 – Rome, 1644) - The Baptism of Christ - Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 95 x 70 cm. An important religious composition attributed to Agostino Tassi, depicting the baptism of Christ in the Jordan, a central episode of the New Testament in which Saint John the Baptist pours water over Christ as the divine presence is manifested. The work is characteristic of the Italian Baroque style of the early 17th century, with particular attention to landscape, atmospheric setting, and spatial depth—aspects typical of Tassi's work, known primarily for his painted architecture, landscapes, and scenes with a strong sense of theatricality. The composition combines devotional solemnity and pictorial refinement, articulating the sacred figures within a natural environment of marked theatricality and light. This work is of considerable interest within Italian Baroque painting, both for its religious subject matter and its connection to the Roman artistic sphere of the 17th century. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.